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Fengel Family History

Fengel Surname Meaning

German variant of Fenchel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fengel family from?

You can see how Fengel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fengel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fengel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fengel family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fengel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fengel families in 1891.
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What did your Fengel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fengel. 55% of Fengel men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Manager
    19%

What Fengel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 978 census records available for the last name Fengel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fengel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 347 immigration records available for the last name Fengel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 167 military records available for the last name Fengel. For the veterans among your Fengel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fengel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fengel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fengel in 1962 was 72, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fengel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fengel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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